"Tyee 2005 Review" in Sea Kayak Magazine (2009-10-21) » View as PDF

"We have used Seaward Kayaks in our fleet (over 50 presently) for the last nine years and now use them exclusively. We find Seaward extremely responsive to the needs of the customer, the boats are state of the art, and the service fast and accurate. Seaward Kayaks met all our expectations regarding price quality and service. Dale, Alberni Marine Transport " ~ Alberni Marine Transport.Dale

"I purchased the Tyee model back in 1993 and have had a love affair with this boat since that time. I have been in some nasty conditions, and have learned to trust this boat. Two years ago I was in some of the worst waves and wind I have ever experienced and my Tyee eats waves. You had to pry my fingers off the paddle when we got out of that mess, my brains were shattered and I was shaking all over, but good ol Tyee just cruised along with a smile on. Great boat...... Louise Price, MA" ~ Louise Price

"This is the 2005 version of the Tyee that I purchased and I am very impressed with the changes-(I owned one of the older models)-recessed fittings, a smoother entry and the addition of a chine makes this a totally different boat than before-it is fast, stable and with the chine it is more of a play boat-as usual the workmanship by Seaward is superb-with the optional carbon fiber mixed with another material makes for a 48lb boat-well done Seaward!!!!!! Rating: 10 of 10 " ~ Dennis Wyatt

"12-01-2006 Well, folks, I spent alot of time reading these reviews before we purchased our Seaward Kayaks in October. I hope this one helps. Please refer to my review of my wife's kayak in the Cosma category for generalities working with Seaward. They were Great! I purchased the Tyee on the recommendation of the folks at Seaward. After several extended day cruises, I think, no, know, it is the boat for me. I tried several of the Brit boats and some Current Designs, Neckys, and Impex. I was very attracted to the Impex Assateague (being that I am 75" and 230#). Now, I would like to preface this review stating that we purchased Prijon kayaks over a year ago (SeaYak for her, and Kodiak for me) and were quite smitten with them. We decided on the fiberglass models as a step up? I now think so, and rather dramatically I might add. We paddled an outfitters (CoastMountain Expeditions) Necky Teslas (unfortunately no longer available)on a BC trip in the spring and I can say that composite boats grabbed my attention during that trip. The Tyee is simply stable, fast, seaworthy extreme, fabulously finished and well thought out! Did I mention how beautiful they are? Well, hold on to your booties when you unwrap them! Looks aren't performance you say? Well, I can vouch that the two Seaward kayaks we purchased epitomize the near perfect union of function and beauty! Very comfortable to paddle and they will rocket across the water. Are they faster than our Prijons, I can't really tell since those boats are very fast, and well built also, but I sure like to paddle these. Folks, if you haven't considered these boats, I highly recommend that you do. I rate the Tyee a nine for now but it was tough not to call it a ten. Rating: 9 of 10 " ~ Submitted by: BATBEE

"Posted by Anonymous at http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=1020 09-03-2002 I just can't say enough about this kayak. The layup is perfect, the seat is comfortable, the cockpit easy to enter and exit, very stable, tracks like a dream. The exchange rate for Canadian/US dollars has brought the price down enough to make this an incredible deal. Rating: 10 of 10 " ~ Posted by Anonymous at http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=1020

"Submitted by: Doug M. 10-02-2008 I custom ordered a Tyee in 2007. It is a fiberglass version with a Yellow deck with an orange fade into a red seam. The hull is white. This is a very fast and stable boat that inspires confidence. I have gone out into water with this boat and felt safe that I would have been in trouble with my previous boat. The amount of storage is fantastic. The seat I received with my boat was molded plastic that was bonded to the hull and could not be moved. Also it transferred the cold from the water through to the seat bottom. I contacted Seaward and learned this was something they had to do for the boats ordered through the national store I ordered through. They sent me a newer padded/molded seat that they carried at a discount. Once I installed this new seat I was completely satisfied. It is adjustable and does not transfer the cold water through to your bottom. I highly recommend the Seaward brand to anyone as the quality and service are second to none. I would really like to try one of their Quantums in the future for something that would be more of a play boat. Rating: 9 of 10 " ~ Submitted by: Doug M.